Agricultural Technician II
About The Position
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is hiring an Agricultural Technician II for the Caswell Research Station. The station provides a platform for agricultural research aimed at making farming more efficient, productive, and profitable while maintaining a sound environment and providing consumers with safe, affordable products. This posting is for two vacancies and offers growth potential for a career in agriculture. The role involves routine farm and crop-production work, including land preparation, planting, cultivating, spraying, irrigation, and harvesting. The technician also operates and performs basic maintenance on farm equipment and carries out general facility maintenance. The ideal candidate has hands-on farm-operation experience, including equipment operation, pesticide application, and irrigation experience. The position requires routinely lifting 50 pounds and performing work in adverse weather conditions. At the time of application or within 12 months of employment, the employee must obtain medical clearance to wear a half- or full-face respirator with cartridges, a Forklift Drivers Certificate issued by NCDA&CS, and a Public Pesticide Applicator License. The listed recruitment range is $31,500–$49,000; an offer may be below the maximum based on salary equity and the selected candidate’s related education and experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and one year of experience in the general care and management of animals or crops, or laboratory experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
- General understanding of crop production.
- Ability to operate various tractors and equipment commonly used in a farm environment.
- Ability to calibrate and maintain equipment commonly used in a farm environment.
- Ability to collect and record data accurately.
- Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds and perform work in adverse weather conditions.
- Must obtain medical clearance to wear a half- or full-face respirator with cartridges, a Forklift Drivers Certificate issued by NCDA&CS, and a Public Pesticide Applicator License at application or within 12 months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on farm-operation experience, including farm equipment operation, pesticide application, and irrigation experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with land preparation, planting, cultivating, spraying, irrigation, and harvesting of various crops.
- Operate and perform basic maintenance on various farm equipment.
- Perform general maintenance of facilities.
- Collect and record data accurately.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
